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Summer Preview Artisan’s Fair & Curious Flea In The Offing At “River Market”

The River Market is located at 810 Quayside Drive in New Westminster, B.C. | 604-520-3881 | www.rivermarket.ca
The River Market is located at 810 Quayside Drive in New Westminster, B.C. | 604-520-3881 | www.rivermarket.ca

The GOODS from River Market

New Westminster, BC | The summer season brings a different energy to New West’s River Market and craft shopping: there’s plenty to browse, it’s warm and breezy, and gelato is mandatory. There are two events that need to be on your radar. First, on Saturday May 17th from 11am to 4pm, the River Market the Summer Preview Artisan’s Fair. Pick up a print of one of your favourite local spaces by Urban Sketcher, find handmade toys and animals by MVB Creations, check out the latest from Ribbons and Threads, Sue Power, Chandrasana Boutique, Kellie Flannagan Jewellery, and more.

Next up, on Saturday, May 24th and Sunday, May 25th (10am–5pm + 11am-4pm) is Curious Flea. Vintage, re-purposed, reused and upcycled … we can’t get enough of it, and it’s good for the earth, too. Find the coolest and most curious of vintage items at this great addition to the River Market. Hop on the Skytrain for the ride to New West where you’ll find mid-century modern housewares, ’60s kitsch treasures, atomic funk, steampunk jewelry, and lots in between. Oh, and bring your own amazing oddities to the flea on Saturday for a chance to win prizes.

DETAILS

810 Quayside Dr. | New Westminster, B.C. | V3M 6B9
Telephone: 604-520-3881
Web: www.rivermarket.ca | Facebook | Twitter

GALLERY

  • 016 - Boardwalk
  • GreatWallTea
  • Garden
  • Edible Garden
  • Donald's
  • SummerNight
  • Re-Up

THE PEOPLE

Mark Shieh: Director
Mia Ciric: General Manager
Deana Lancaster: Marketing Manager
Kiran Rai Office: Administrator
Jennifer Lee: Graphic Designer
Leslie Shieh: Project Planner

ABOUT RIVER MARKET

When faced with the task of revitalizing the Westminster Quay Public Market back in 2008, the River Market team wondered: How to reinvent a public market without becoming a mall?

The concept — food-led revitalization centred on local, independent businesses — has proven to be successful since the market opened in November 2010. All of the tenant-partners are founded in the Lower Mainland, if not right in the Market itself. The innovative approach unites people around the activities of food, its emphasis on cultural and communal activities helps distinguish the Market from other retail outlets, and a customer loyalty program reinvests 1% of money spent at River Market into grassroots projects in New Westminster.
The Market’s food precinct, based on a unique “Food 360” vision, celebrates the full circle of food. At River Market, you can grow herbs in edible garden plots, shop for organic produce in Donald’s flagship store or at the Royal City Farmers’ Market, participate in cooking classes, share meals in restaurants and cafes, and enjoy food festivals. The 360 degrees is completed with a Market-wide composting program.

In addition to food for your body on the first floor, River Market feeds your curiosity on the second floor with an Artisan Market, Music Box Music School, The Network Hub and the Vancouver Circus School. The Market plays host to events such as workshops and speakers’ series, to engage and educate the public on a variety of subjects.

The goal is to help strengthen the links between residents and local businesses, and with the local food system.